Section 9.5-307 – Duties of Commission
The Commission shall: (1) initiate, direct, and coordinate projects that further the understanding of Indian history and culture; (2) survey historic buildings, sites, artifacts, archives, and repositories and publish and disseminate the results; (3) make a comprehensive study of the influence of indigenous Indian tribes and their influence on Maryland history and culture, including as subjects of the […]
Section 9.5-503 – Members Appointed — Terms — Reappointments — Removal — Resignation by Failure to Attend Meetings
(a) The Commission consists of 15 members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. (b) The members shall: (1) to the extent practicable, be members of the LGBTQ community; (2) include at least two transgender individuals; (3) to the extent practicable, reflect the gender, racial, ethnic, and geographic diversity of the State; (4) know about issues […]
Section 9.5-308 – Revenues
(a) (1) The Commission may seek money from the federal government, foundations, and private sources in addition to State financing. (2) The Commission may accept gifts, grants, donations, bequests, or endowments for any of its purposes. (b) Money received under subsection (a) of this section and income and fees derived from educational materials and activities of the Commission are […]
Section 9.5-504 – Chair and Vice Chair Elected
The Commission shall elect annually a chair and vice chair from among its members.
Section 9.5-309 – Maryland Indian Status
(a) Subject to the approval of the Governor, the Commission may by regulation establish a process for an Indian community that is indigenous to the State to apply to the Commission for recognition of Maryland Indian status. (b) (1) If the Commission finds that a petitioning group meets the requirements for recognition, the Commission may recommend to the […]
Section 9.5-310 – Affidavit
Before formal recognition of Maryland Indian status, members of the petitioning group shall submit an affidavit renouncing all tribal rights of ownership of land in the State.
Section 9.5-311 – Regulations
(a) (1) In accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 1 of this article, the Commission shall adopt regulations to carry out §§ 9.5–309 and 9.5–310 of this subtitle. (2) The regulations shall: (i) create the application process; (ii) set genealogical standards; and (iii) specify the standards to be satisfied by an Indian community applying for formal recognition of Maryland Indian status. (b) (1) The […]
Section 9.5-202 – Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism
There is a Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism within the Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives.
Section 9.5-203 – Director
(a) (1) The head of the Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism is the Director, who shall be appointed by the Governor. (2) The Director serves at the pleasure of the Governor. (3) The Director is entitled to the salary provided in the State budget. (b) (1) The Office shall employ staff to carry out its duties as provided in the […]
Section 9.5-204 – Duties
The Office shall: (1) encourage volunteering throughout the State by individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations; (2) promote the use of volunteers in State and local government; (3) identify governmental agencies where private sector involvement in volunteer programs can be of assistance and provide technical assistance in developing such programs; (4) provide information services to volunteer programs and government units […]